Vitamina's formation for Olimpia's visit to 2 de Mayo

Olimpia is set to face 2 de Mayo this weekend in Pedro Juan Caballero for the fourth round of the 2026 Paraguayan Clausura tournament. Coach Pablo ‘Vitamina’ Sánchez has finalized his starting lineup, introducing three modifications from the team that secured a dominant 5-0 win against Rubio Ñu in the previous round.

This upcoming league match is a crucial tune-up for Olimpia as they prepare for the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana 2026 round of 16 tie against Brazilian club Vasco da Gama. The team's recent league performance, including their first win of the season, suggests growing momentum.

Key changes in the lineup include Esteban Matus, the team's latest reinforcement, making his debut at left-back, replacing Alan Rodríguez. Matus, a 24-year-old Chilean acquired from Audax Italiano, last played on July 26. Additionally, Richard Sánchez returns to the midfield, taking Alex Franco's spot, and Sebastián Ferreira is set to start in place of Braian Romero.

Notably, Tim Payne, who scored Olimpia's fifth goal in their last match, will begin this game on the bench. The starting eleven announced by Sánchez reflects a strategic adjustment ahead of their significant continental fixture. The lineup features Gastón Olveira; Raúl Cáceres, Bryan Bentaberry, Mateo Gamarra, Esteban Matus; Richard Sánchez, Juan Fernando Alfaro, Eduardo Delmás; Fernando Cardozo, Romeo Benítez, and Sebastián Ferreira.